We are based at the Adelphi Hotel, Ranelagh Place, Liverpool, with members meeting most Monday's for matches and during the summer, for casual games and friendly tournaments We currently have six teams in the Merseyside League, two others in the John Ripley and Knotty Ash cup competitions and more than 45 active from beginner level to over 200 ECF, including three FIDE masters Tony Morley MCA controller for the John Ripley Handicap K.O. Tournament presents the Trophy to our winning captain John Carleton Some of our players compete in the a team tournament with about 600 players taking part during the year